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Some moving companies are shoestring operations with old trucks and guys they pick up off the street to carry the belongings. The bigger companies may charge more but they usually have more interest in providing good service.

Just the tip. I promise.

Online Real Estate company Open Door fined $62 million for misleading customers about making more money through them than by traditional methods.

That's crazy. But I see it often. I get on the phone and fix it. If the Realtor isn't available, I go to the broker.

There are a lot of factors that can make a difference in values. Economy, interest rates, # of homes on market, etc. I'm not seeing a big price drop in Florida at this time but any or all of these factors could play a role.

"Move in ready" are the key words. Homes that don't need work and are decorated well are still quick sellers. Location, as always, makes a difference, too. Down here, water frontage is a big selling point. Buyers seem to love the water whether it's salt, fresh or even a small lake.

Definitely.

From my own experiences, I have more success getting to closing with local companies. Never know what to expect from online or out of state companies. I'd much rather work with a local company that I have prior successful experiences with.

Read your contract to see when and why a buyer can back out. Have a RE attorney look at it if you aren't sure. I think most of them are pretty understandable but I look at them all the time.

Respected local mortgage lenders are reported to have a higher rate of closing sales. Plus they're local and understand the market better.

Problem with VA appraisals is they carry over for half a year or something like that. You can't get a new VA appraisal when one is still on the books. Getting an appraiser to change their appraisal is hit or miss. The Realtor giving them comps was a good idea. Maybe it works, maybe not...

If I get a bad appraisal, I send comps to the appraiser and ask if they can reconsider. Some do, some don't. If the appraisal stands, will the buyers toss some money in to make up the difference?

Won't work. It's the lender's appraisal that matters. Maybe you can challenge their appraisal but it isn't easy.

Congrats!

Investment companies are still snatching up homes. Home I mentioned above went Pending today after I presented the multiple offers.

Market is still insane. Listed a home yesterday for $40K over what the sellers wanted to list for and already have one cash offer $5K over list price.

Yeah, Florida has a big tourist economy which can be hit in bad economic times. DeSantis keeps working on bringing business to Florida to help change that. Amy just got a job with Allegiant Airlines down here. They are expanding big time and opening a mega resort in Port Charlotte. Good to...

Real estate matters by locality. What happens in Cali, New York and Illinois may not be what happens in Florida. Hard to say since we are in uncharted times now.

Or, real estate may get more popular as the stock market drops. Rents are still sky high down here.

I am still seeing high cash offers from investment companies. Hasn't changed yet in Florida. Cash may slow a bit once the finance market slows. Companies/people with cash money won't need to offer as much to get the homes. As always, cash is king. Quicker closings and no worries about...